AUSTIN, Texas – (July 13, 2025) – Department of Texas Commander Rich Huntley briefs the amount of monetary donations received during the department’s annual convention held at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. Legionnaires and numerous American Legion posts donated $17,705 to assist Kerrville Memorial American Legion Post 208, which has been providing urgent relief and support for those affected by the catastrophic flooding that swept through Kerrville, Texas, and neighboring communities. The American Legion is the largest U.S. veterans organization, with nearly 2 million members in more than 12,000 posts across the nation and in foreign countries. Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is dedicated to the motto of “Veterans Strengthening America.” Legionnaires accomplish this through the organization’s four founding pillars of mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans. (Photo by Burrell Parmer, Texas American Legion Press Association)

 

Legionnaires donate $17K during Texas annual convention in support of Kerrville flood disaster

Austin, TX

July 16, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas – (July 16, 2025) – In the aftermath of the recent catastrophic flooding that swept through Kerrville, Texas, and neighboring communities, Legionnaires rallied together at the 106th Annual Convention of the American Legion Department of Texas to provide emergency disaster relief funding, July 11–13.

During the convention, held at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, Legionnaires and numerous American Legion posts donated $17,705 to assist Kerrville Memorial American Legion Post 208, which has been providing urgent relief and support for those affected.

“One of the most effective ways to help at this time is by contributing for disaster relief,” said newly elected Department Commander Rich Huntley of League City. “Providing financial contributions allow Legionnaires and posts throughout the Department of Texas to quickly address changing needs and assist in purchasing supplies in bulk.”

Fifteen counties have been identified as eligible for the American Legion’s National Emergency Fund grants, which are available for Legionnaires and Legion posts impacted by recent flooding in central Texas.

Membership in The American Legion must be active at the time of the disaster and the time of application. For more information, visit https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/emergency/2025/july/texas....

Regular updates on recovery efforts and ways to help are posted on the Kerrville city website and local news outlets.


KERRVILLE, Texas – (July 11, 2025) – American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. (right) visited with Legionnaires of Kerrville Memorial Post 208 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1480 to thank them for their help during the recent disastrous floods. (Photo courtesy of the American Legion Department of Texas)

KERRVILLE, Texas – (July 11, 2025) – (Photo courtesy of the American Legion Department of Texas)

KERRVILLE, Texas – (July 11, 2025) – (Photo courtesy of the American Legion Department of Texas)

KERRVILLE, Texas – (July 11, 2025) – Disaster relief supplies have been collected for distribution at Kerrville Memorial Post 208 in support of the recent disastrous flooding. (Photo courtesy of The American Legion Department of Texas)

Submitted by:
Burrell Parmer, TEXALPA

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